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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The Board of Regents of Normal
Schools have appointed Thomas H.
Kirk institute conductor and teacher
in the State Normal School in this city.
to succeed Hon. j. b. Thayer, elected
State Superintendent. Prof. Kirk was
graduated with the title of b. L. from
the Wisconsin University in the class
of 1889. and has since been institute
conductor in Minnesota and teacher in
the State Normal School at Winona.
As a successful teacher, a courteous
gentleman. and progressive citizen
we shall be pleased to welcome the
Prof. and his family to our midst.
We are informed that Prof. Kirk pur-
poses taking a European trip this sum
mer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
Bargain in Music.


This Favorite Album of Songs and
Ballads, containing thirtv-two pieces
of choice and popular music, full sheet
music size. with complete words and
music piano accompaniment Is finely
printed on heavy paper with a very
attractive cover. The following are
the titles of the songs and ballads con-
tanned in the Favorate Album. As Id
Nothing Else To Do; The Dear old
Songs of Home: Mother Watch The
Little feet; Oh. you Pretty Blue-eyed
Witch; Blue Eyes; K tty's Letter; The
Passing Bell; ! saw Esau Kissing Kate;
Won't You Tell Ne Why, Robin; The
Old Harden Gate; Down Below the
Waving Liudeus; Faded Leaves; All
Among the SUNNI Il Roses, Touch the
Harp Gently, Ny pretty Louise; /
really don't think | shall Marry;
Dreaming of Home; The old Cottage
Clock: Across tire Se5; y Year Ago;
Bachelors Hall; Ruth and l. Good
Night; One Happy Year Ago; Jennie
in the Orchard; The Old Barn Gate;
lacks Farewell; Polly; Whisper in
the Twilight. This isa very fine collec-
lion of real vocal gems. and gotten up
in very handsome style. Published
in the usual way and bought at 4 music
store, these b pieces would cost You
SlI.20. We bought job lot Of this
music at great sacrifice and as the
holidays are past. we desire to close
out our stock at once. Will send you
the entire collection well wrapped
and post paid for only 40cts. Send
Immediately.
Address TIE EMPIRE News Co.. SYRIA
euse. y. Y 40
The story of Washington and the
Ratchet is well known: so is ''Briar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

\ new law concerning teachers GER
tficates was published and went into
effect March oath and will be of inter
est to any who contemplate becoming
teachers or who now occupy positions
The new law provides that the first
grade certificates shall be good for
four years, the second grade for two
and the third grade for one year. Ac-
cOrdng to the former provisions of
the law the second and third grade
certificates held good for an equal
length of time and many teachers con.
tented themselves with the lower
rather than make the effort to secure
the other.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
THEIR Businegs Boomlng.

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at Q.
4. Taggart's Drug Store as their Civ
ing away to their customers of SO
many free trial bottles of Or. King S
New Discovery for COnsumpt ion.
Their trade is simply enormous in this
very valuable article from the fact
that it always cures and never disap-
points. Cough, Colds, Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Group, and all throat and lung
diseases quickly cured. You can test
it before buying by getting trial
bottle free, large size 81. Every bot
tie warranted. SO
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The hrst number OF new paper,
The Waukesha Journal" has made
its appearance. It is a six-cOlumn
quartO, published by the Waukesha
Publishing Co, and edited by Harvey
ii. Rust, and judging by the first num-
Der it is to be first. class in every de-
partment, and a welcome comrade in
the journalistic fraternity. 1t is a
live and well edited paper, worthy of
liberal patronage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

One week from next Tuesday the
ladies' of the N. f. church viii give an
entertainment in Bracket Hall of a
very interesting character. to which
all are invited, q moIe extensive no
ICE Will have place in our columns
next week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

A delightful entertainment was Civ
en- at the parlors of the Congregational
church on Tuesday night, as a recep-
tion to the new pastor, Rev. Mr..
Whitelaw and his family. There was
a good attendance and the festivities
We're participated in Rev. Jas. Evans
and wife and many others members of
the M. e. church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Tobias Lord has become the propri-
etoT of the harness business at the
Lord q Moe stand. having purchased
the same on Wednesday. lie will
keep on hand a full assortment of
harnesses and all goods belonging to
the harness business at prices that
will make purchasers happy. Tomas
Cusick will hold the fort to see that
everything is done in first class order.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Geo McKahan has taken the travel
ing agency for st. Croix and Pierce
counties for the Champion self-binding
reaper and mower. Steve Starin
who has the agency will show the
machine at his shop on Main street
TO all Corners.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Mining engineers are travelling over
Pierce county, said to represent an
eastern mining company looking for
iron ore. If it is a genuine under
taking it is hoped they will receive
encouragement, and not only prospect
but find the coveted mineral among
our hills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

To day being a holy-day in the
Catholic church the people were out
in gOOdly numbers for its observance.
The services of a regular priest has
awakened a wholesome activity among
the members OF that society.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The special ear previously mentioned
in these columns IS likely 10 leaye for
California early in June. will positively
leave ON the first day of June, and an
who desire 10 avail themselves of this
opportunity viii do well to make ar.
rAngements with the local agent. Mr..
ColgTOve. at once.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
Convention.

There Will he a convention held in
Ellsworth at the Court House June LIST
1887, at 10 o'clock to promote the
cause of Prohibition and Temperance.
Let all who are Interested be in atten-
dance. BY order of Cen. Committee.
A. GRAY, chairman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Before selecting your house paints
see the prettiest cOlOrs and most dur
able goods ever made. at the Phoenix
Drug Store. You don't pay dollar
and half a gallon for water when you
buy these paints.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The Wool Growers Association Of the
st. CrOix Valley will hold a meeting
in K yer Falls on the 2lst iust. lSatur-
day of this week. and all who are in
tereSted in sheep and wool are invited
20 be present and assist in making the
association strong and prosperous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
At an Enthusiastic women snfI

At an enthusiastic women suffrage
meeting held in Whitewater recently
the president of the meeting used the
following language: High school
graduates number two women to one
man; the convicts in prison forty men
to one woman, the members of church
es average three women TO one man. "
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Henry Little was down from Mime
apOlis couple of days the first of the
week. He is engaged in the real estate
business with his brother in that city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

BY an act of the last legislature.
every honOrably-discharged soldier of
the late war, who served in a Wiscon-
sin regiment, troop, battery or cOmpa-
ny. or who served in the regular army
or navy and was credited to Wisconsin.
and who has not already received the
same. is entitled to one copy of the
Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers, pre-.
pared under the provisions of chapter
244 of the laws OF 1888, upon written
application to the adjutant general.
stating the name and rank of the APP
plicant, and the organization in which
he served.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
Bucklen's Arn1ca salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
tlons. aud positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price % cents per box. For sale
Nv C. r. Taggart. 36-ly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The good luck of some people is
amazing. ). A. Brown, of Clifton,
took out policy in the River Falls
Insurance Co. and the same day re-
ported fire lin the stoye) No cards,
except the Insurance Co. S card in this
paper. Seer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

II. G. Wood, of River Falls. gave ms
a call last Sunday. lie is employed as
a foreman by II. ). Sawyer, contractor
and builder. Of Duluth. by whom he
was accompanied Both gentlemen
express great confidence that West
Superior will get to the front, and in
this they are eorrect.-Vest Superior
HIRE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The committee on inspection of the
Normal school appointed by the State
superintendent. consisting of Prof
Crawford. of the Green Bay High
school and Prof. North. of Pewaukee.
Is present on its second and final visit
TOR the year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
Drunkenness. or Liquor Habit, can be Cured by
administering DR.. Haines' Golden Specific.

1t can be given in a cup of coffee or
tea without the knowledge of the per-
son taking it, effecting a speedy and
permanent cure, whether the patient
is moderate drinker or an alcoholic
wreck. Thousands Of drunkards have
been made temperate men who have
taken the Golden Specific in their
coffee without their knowledge. and
to-day they believe they quit drinking
of their own free will. No harmful
effects results from its administration.
Cures guaranteed. Send for circulars
and full particulars. Address in con-
iidence GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co., I85
Race ST., Cincinnati. Ohio. 30-ly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The oldest deed in the state is in the
register of deeds office OF Crawford
county. 1t was male in the year 1881,
given to Jonathan Currie by the Nauds-
wissie Indians. The territory includes
st. Paul, Eau Claire and Chippewa
Falls
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The Reform School of Minnesota has
been located &C Red Wing. The state
has purchased 60 acres Of land near
that city for the purpose and will eX-
pend $780, 900 in the enterprise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The bill making half-holiday on
Saturday of each week in the state of
New York has become "A law. 1t
takes effect the 2lst of May. Many
things can be said in approval of such
"A law,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Mrs. 4. Morse has given her resi-
dence near south Fork bridge a dress
ing up with new coat of paint, water
spOuts and other Improvements which
improve its appearance materially.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
The ROYAL ROUTE,
Chicago. st. Panl. Minneapolis & Omaha,
Chifaen & Xnrthne.tern Rvs.

tdild-W " III tINFHitlH u -
Offers the best service, and makes the
fastest time OF any line between n. Paul
and Chicago, and between It. Paul. Sioux
City. Omaha, Des Maines and Kansas
CITY. AN trains carrying through sleep
ers and making close connection at Omaha
and Kansas City for California points.
This Is the short line 10 Chicago, no
change Of cars and all classes Of tickets
honored. Two trains a day each way
with finest Pullman sieepers and most
modern dining cars, on which every deli
cacy of the season may be obtained at a
moderate price. These dining cars are a
Speeial feature Of the Royal Route, and
for liberal service and comfort are uE-
equmled bv any la the world.
For Duluth, Ashland and al Lake SUI
periOr points. take this route from =
Paul. Minneapolis, Eau Claire, and alt
stations East or south. Parl0r ears on
Iav trains through sleepers on night
trains. Close connection at Ashland with
MIS-. 4 ". trains for the iron mines.
Buy your tickets over the Chlcag0, Il.
paul MINNEAPOLIS 4 Omaha Railway,
and Won viii never travel by any other
limo.
For time tables and other Information
apply to
T.w TEAsDALE, Gsn'I Pass. Agent.
Is MCCULLOUGH I'm WHEELER,
A.. t,er,'l Pass, Agt Traverg Pass Agt.
ST PAUL, MINI, and
F. l.. C0LGR0VE, Agent,
River Fails, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Rev. M. Whitelaw, the new pastor
of the Congregational church preached
to large congregations both morning
and evening last Sunday. Rev. Mr..
Evans. of the NJ. E. church, had no
service on Sunday evening SO as to
give his people opportunity to join in
welcoming SIR. Whitelaw among us.
which opportunity was largely inn
proved. 1t is to be hoped that this act
of christian courtesy forecasts the
future fellowship of the two divines,
and the fraternal feelings of their
hOckS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
A City of Beautiful Women.

Detroit. Mich, is noted for its
healthy. handsome ladies, which The
leading physicians and druggists there
attribute TO the general use and p0pu-
larity of DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Francis Murphy. in his address to
Chicago workingmen, advise them to
so live that their wives will get the
sealskin sacque and the beefsteak, in
stead of SO living that the saloon keep
er will get them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

One of the best bills passed by the
recent Legislature was to vest power
In the local authorities to compel the
payment of license and percentage
on their sales by non residents who
visit place temporarily for the pur-
pose of disposing of sO-called bank
rupt stocks" etc. 1t will prevent
great abuses
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
Patents Granted

To citizens of Wisconsin during the
past week AMI reported expressly for
the Journal boy c. A. Snow & Co, Pat
ent Lawyers. opposite u. :. Patent
Office. Washington. ID. &.
a. Ap Roberts. River Fails trunk.
h a. Bower Milwaukee. cell Gaze.
o. " Burchard. F0rt atkinson, scale for in
dicatfug butter value Of milk.
r. Hatch la Crosse nut lock.
r. 4 Mnndt. Stoughton, vehicle axle.
a. d. alihills. Fond du lac, label cabinet
n NJ M0sher, Eau Claire artificial stone.
Geo PoppeTt, Milwaukee, frame Tor sliding
blinds.
u schandein, Milwaukee. box fastener.
A Wahra, Milwaukee, buckle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

MeSsrs. Percy Ap Roberts and Lever
Lien left yesterday for Eau Claire to
enter the contest for the cadetship at
West Point, which takes place to-day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft, or calloused Jumps and
blemishes from horses, blood SPAWN,
curbs, splints, sweeney, lingbone, sti-
fles, sprains, swellings, etc. Save $50
by use of one bottle. Warranted.
Sold by Il. 5. Freeman, Druggist. River
Falls, Wis. SOON
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

If you can't get ''Briar Pipe" smok-
ing tobacco Of your merchant. send
Spaulding & Merrick. chicago. i've two
cent stamps for four ounces. Wzte
your address plainly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Maj. y. J. Cheney, of Chicago. spent
last evening with a quartet, and sampl-
ell the speckled beauties of the Glad
stone The Major is ubiquitous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The June number of the American
Magazine contains a great variety of
articles. among which are at least
four complete short stories.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Quite quantity of hay is now being
offered for sale at the hay press of
Burhyte 4 Pierce, ia this city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
smyrna rugs and mats at Burhyte's 5.

We are congratulatirg ourselves,
6ust because no one else viii dOit) on
the fulfllment of our prediction con-
corning the arrival of the north wing
of a storm about Sunday, the 18th.
Now the north wing would OF course
be the cold wing and it was here and
Tapped about without even making an
apology. We shall try it again as
soon as the inspiration strikes us, and
the public may Eeep a sharp lookout
for some startling revelations. that
will make "Old probabilities" jealous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

d. d. Day left on Tuesday for a little
trip north and west, with Duluth and
Bismark in view. Mr.. Day has a son
at each of these cities.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Quarterly meeting services, con.
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Bushnell, will
he held in Kinnickinnic church on
Saturday and Sunday. June 4th and
9Th,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

E. =. Mcdonald, Z. E. Barnard, law
yeTs, and ladies were down from st.
Paul, guests at the Gladstone Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Itch, Prairie Mango, and Scratches
of every kind cured in 80 minutes 10y
WooLford's Sanitary Lotion. Use no
other. This never fails. Sold by r.
S. Freeman, Druggist, River Falls.
Wis. Soon
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Regular meeting ofthe ". c.. I. L. on Fri
day afternoon at half past two o'clock at
Mrs c. ID. Parker's and she asks that we
AL come"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

l.. 7. johnson, engineer of the
Omaha r. r. Co, and party were down
from ST. Paul the first of the week on
a fishing excursion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Rev. J. o. Ferris will hold service
in the Episcopal church Thursday
evening. May %, at T:3O.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

What's in a name well. If You
ever buy any other than "Briar Pipe
smoking tobacco. you will find out
there is a good deal in name "Briar
Pipe"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Gov. c. d. Parker has purchased the
Il. ). Burhyte residence III this city,
and will occupy the same about the
first of June.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
RIVER FALLS. WIS.

First publication April p. 1871
CIRCUIT COURT - Pierce County Henry
y Meyer vs.. Helen VI. Mover.
The state of Wisconsin, to the said defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service Of this summons. ex-
elusive of the day OF service. and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid: and
in case Of your failure 10 do. Judgment viii
be rendered against you according 10 the de-
mand of the complaint; of which . copy Is here
with served upon YOU
SMITH * NANSATTA,
52-6w Plaintiff s Attorneys.
2. O.. Address, River Falls, Pierce Co., Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

DOwning's Kidney and Liver cure
and StTamOnium Liniment warranted
to cure rheumatism by YOuells & NJ C.
Murphy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Grant was a success and "Charm of
the West chewing tobacco is a sue
cess.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Gentlemen's jersey shirts at Bur
hyte's. Call and see them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

All kinds of sewing and dressmak.
ing in the latest styles. MRs. j. GRIN,
Fourth street 4-3W
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

The best assortment of ladies'
misses and ehildren's fine shoes is TO
be found at BUThyte's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19
WHY Cannot We Have a Library?

.Briar Pipe smoking tobacco is
like a ray of sunshiue-cOmforting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

\ new wood house is being built at
the Public School, p by 81 feet on the
ground with II IT. studding.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

y bird dog of high degree. consigned
to Percy DeMille, arrived here Tues
day evening by express.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Carroll brothers have taken the
agency for the Waupon windmill, and
will furnish the same at a very reason.
able price. They also keep in stock
pumps of all kinds. and will do repair.
ing and everything in general pertain
ing to this line of business.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Nothing succeeds Ike success ex-
cent ..Briar Pipe smoking and
Charm of the West" chewing t0bac-
cos. Both are a success.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Messrs. David Watson and Hon. W.
c. WillistOn. of Red Wing, paid our
city a visit last Friday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Tapestry, body BRUSSELS and ingram
carpets, latest designs, cheap at Bur
hytes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Gents summer underwear, a good
assortment, AZ Burhytes's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-05-19

Chas. Stevenson left this week for
Burnett county to give attention to
his cranberry farm.